The "SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Integration with Managed Gateway for Spend & Network" certification exam verifies that the candidate has the fundamental and core knowledge in the area of integrating SAP Ariba applications with each other and with other systems required for the consultant profile. This certificate proves that the candidate has an overall understanding and can implement the knowledge practically in projects to contribute to the success of the planning and implementation phases in a mentored role. Previous project experience is not necessarily a prerequisite to pass this exam. Please note that this version of the exam takes part in the Stay Current with SAP Global Certification program. Once you pass this version of the exam, make sure that you participate in the subsequent stay current process. You will be required to take the bi-annual Stay Current Assessment for all subsequent SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway solution releases via the SAP Learning Hub to maintain your SAP Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway application associate certification status and badge. In order to participate in the Stay Current program and access the Stay Current enablement and assessment, you will need at minimum an SAP Learning Hub, edition for procurement and networks subscription.

Ariba Network Integration with S/4HANA enables collaboration with suppliers via the Ariba Network. For example, buyer can send electronic purchase orders to the suppliers, receive purchase order confirmations, advanced shipping notifications and electronic supplier invoices from the Ariba Network. cXML messages help to exchange data.

There are three ways of connecting SAP S/4HANA with the Ariba Network:

Direct connectivity without middleware.

Mediated connectivity using SAP Cloud integration.

Mediated connectivity using PI middleware.